Baby's butt crack is red

Since babies do not have the ability to urinate and defecate independently, they are in diapers most of the time. Although it solves the problem of baby's urination and defecation very well, it poses a great hidden danger to the baby's buttocks. Many waist sweaters worn by babies are not breathable, so rashes will appear on the baby's buttocks. So when parents find that their baby's butt crack is red, what solution should they take?

What to do if your baby's butt crack is red

1. Try not to wrap your baby in diapers. This is the best way to prevent diaper rash. It is best to let your baby's butt dry in the air for a few hours every day to avoid contact between the skin and urine.

2. Change diapers frequently. This is also a way to prevent diaper rash. Newborn babies urinate about every 15 to 20 minutes. Although their urine volume is only one tablespoon, we still recommend changing to a clean diaper every 2 to 3 hours, especially after the baby has a bowel movement, the diaper should be changed immediately.

3. Do not use soap, laundry detergent or other strong irritants when washing diapers. Diapers with urine on them should be scalded with boiling water and then washed with clean water; diapers with feces can be washed with non-alkaline items such as soap and then placed in the sun to dry.

Why is the baby's butt crack red?

It should be diaper dermatitis, which is mainly caused by frequent friction between wet diapers and the skin, and the urea in the excretion is decomposed by bacteria into alkaline nitrogen, which irritates the skin. In mild cases, the skin will become red, and in severe cases, blood rashes may appear and form flakes, followed by local erosion and skin breakage, and even secondary infection. It is recommended to pay attention to the child's condition and not use diapers. After washing the area with warm water, apply some tannic acid ointment and observe. It is also recommended to observe whether the child has diarrhea.

What should I do if my baby's butt crack is red? There may be many reasons for the redness of my baby's butt crack. The baby may be allergic to diapers or have diarrhea. Diapers have their advantages but also some disadvantages. It can be said that diapers can be taken out and are not troublesome, but there are also some disadvantages if babies use diapers for a long time. If the baby uses it for a long time, infection may occur, so mothers should try to use diapers as much as possible when using them for their babies.